Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
Read Full ArticleKerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
Delhi High Court denies bail to Maulvi accused of raping a minor girl under the guise of spiritual healing, citing serious allegations and advance trial stage.
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
Sikkim High Court upholds rape conviction, ruling that a differently-abled victim’s silence cannot override credible medical and eyewitness evidence.
Madras HC commutes death to life in father–daughter POCSO case, lays down sentencing framework under “rarest of rare” doctrine; conviction upheld.
Chhattisgarh HC upheld a rape conviction, recognising doll-assisted gestural testimony of a deaf-mute victim as valid and reliable evidence.
Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, rules Section 29 POCSO presumption not applicable at pre-arrest stage.
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
Madras High Court upholds life sentence of church pastor convicted under POCSO for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl with intellectual disability.
Karnataka High Court upholds acquittal in a POCSO case, citing inconsistent testimony and failure to prove the victim’s age.
Supreme Court issues notice on a woman lawyer’s plea alleging illegal 14-hour custody, sexual assault, threats and evidence destruction by Noida Police.
Delhi High Court upheld a POCSO conviction of a stepfather, relying on DNA and medical evidence despite the victim and family turning hostile during trial.
Bombay High Court upholds B-summary report, dismisses plea to reopen sexual assault FIR against Sajjan Jindal, citing delay, consent, and lack of merit.
Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking copy of JJB acquittal order, declines fresh victim-support mechanisms, and confirms VWDC availability across Delhi.
Delhi High Court refers to Larger Bench issue on when accused must be heard under Section 223 BNSS before taking cognizance.
09 May, 2026 10:25 AM
Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
09 May, 2026 12:42 PM
SC’s nine-judge bench examined whether religious practices violating dignity, bodily autonomy and conscience can claim protection under Article 26.
09 May, 2026 02:25 PM
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![Delhi HC Refuses Bail to Maulvi Accused of Raping Minor Girl on Pretext of Curing Her of Evil Spirits, Cites Gravity of Allegations and Advanced Stage of Trial [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_8587_Delhi_HC_Refuses_Bail_to.webp)
![Silence of Differently-Abled Rape Victim Cannot Suppress Truth; Courts Must Focus on Substance Over Manner of Expression: Sikkim HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_2154_Silence_of_Differently.webp)
![Madurai Bench Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Father-Daughter POCSO Case, Lays Down Sentencing Framework [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_4265_Madras_HC_Commutes.webp)
![Court Uses Doll to Record Testimony of Deaf-Mute Rape Victim, Conviction Upheld [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_8431_Court_Uses_Doll_to_Record.webp)
![Allahabad HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in POCSO Case, Rules Section 29 Presumption Not Applicable at Pre-Arrest Stage [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_4475_Allahabad_HC_Grants_Anticipatory.webp)
![SC Reverses High Court Acquittal In Child Rape Case; Directs All High Courts To Strictly Follow Ban On Disclosure Of Victim’s Identity [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_5233_SC_Reverses_High_Court.webp)
![Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Church Pastor Convicted of Sexual Assault on Minor with Disability [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_4304_Madras_HC_Upholds_Life_Sentence.webp)
![Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case, Cites Inconsistent Testimony and Failure to Prove Victim’s Age [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7307_Karnataka_HC_Upholds.webp)
![SC to Examine Petition Alleging 14-Hour Illegal Custody and Sexual Assault of Woman Lawyer by Noida Police [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3203_SC_to_Examine_Petition.webp)
![Delhi HC Upholds POCSO Conviction of Stepfather Despite Victim Turning Hostile in Court [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3377_Delhi_HC_Upholds_POCSO_Conviction.webp)
![Bombay HC Upholds B-Summary Report, Dismissing Plea to Reopen Sexual Assault Case Against Sajjan Jindal [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3126_Sajjan_Jindal.webp)
![Delhi HC Declines Petition Seeking Copy of Juvenile Justice Board Acquittal Order and Fresh Mechanisms for Victim Support [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_8348_Delhi_HC_Declines_Petition.webp)
